In a recent interview with Nexstar, Republican Representative Pete Sessions addressed the upcoming Texas Senate race, specifically focusing on the campaign of Attorney General Ken Paxton. While Sessions confirmed his support for Paxton’s candidacy, he offered a strategic recommendation for the campaign: Paxton must engage in debates with his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, to successfully win the election.

Sessions’ comments highlight a potential divide in campaign strategy within the Texas GOP. By explicitly stating that Paxton 'must' debate, Sessions suggests that avoiding public forums may be detrimental to the Attorney General's electoral prospects. The Attorney General’s office has not yet issued a formal response to Sessions' public advice, nor have they confirmed whether they intend to alter their current campaign strategy regarding public debates. The Hill reports these comments as part of a broader discussion on the state of the Senate race, framing the debate issue as a critical component of the path to victory for the Republican nominee.